Registered Nurse; RN - Neurology Job Oklahoma City area,Oklahoma USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)

Work Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts | 36 hours weekly

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.

Required Education :

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program

Required Certifications & Licensure:

Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

Current NIHSS Certificate

Required Skills & Experience:

1 year of experience.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Some computer skills.

Preferred Experience:

Stroke experience and NIHSS are both preferred. Will need to precept and possibly work in the virtual room. This is a Stroke and Neuro floor. They also have Client and spine patients.


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